ANKENY, Iowa — The City of Ankeny says a rezoning application that would add a Walmart is still on hold. A recent draft of a traffic survey indicates the project would require major signage and road work.
A proposal to change a multi-family residential area near Northwest 36th Street and North Ankeny Boulevard into commercial property for a Walmart was presented to the City of Ankeny in December 2024. In response, the city ordered a traffic impact survey to assess the proposed development’s impact.
Since the proposal was presented, residents in the area have spoken out against the development online and at City of Ankeny board meetings. Residents worry about increased traffic along main and side roads, and increased noise and light pollution…